Chapter 26

Freya Rose

“Freya… Freya... Freya,” a soft and familiar voice called out to me.

“Huh?” I questioned sleepily.

“Open your eyes baby,” I heard Tristan tell me, his voice was laced with concern.

I did as I was told and immediately opened my eyes. I was surprised to see Tristan hovering over me with fear in his eyes. He held my face and leaned in, placing a soft kiss on my forehead.

“Mmm, what was that for?” I asked as I yawned and pulled my arms up into a stretch.

“I was worried about you. You were screaming out my name in your sleep.”

“You usually love it when I scream your name,” I countered with a sleepy wink.

“Ugh.”

He huffed while collapsing onto the bed next to me.

“I'm trying to be serious Freya.”

He put his hands behind his head and stared up at the ceiling. I rolled over and swung my leg over his hips, to sit myself up. He lifted his knees up for me, so that I could rest my back on them.

“What's the matter